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Y431 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

267,376 mi
Last recorded267,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 267,376 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap insecure

Centre slight leak on exhaust

Front shock absorbers slightly weak?

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by limiter x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 up side of fuel tank(difficult to inspect) (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 267,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc also starting to perish (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment lateral and vertical movement (2.5.A.1c)

Centre slight leak on exhaust

Front shock absorbers slightly weak?

Offside Front drivers door check strap insecure

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by limiter x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 up side of fuel tank(difficult to inspect) (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 267,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 258,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 258,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 250,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 250,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 241,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 225,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 206,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 180,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 157,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 157,650 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,513 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 135,303 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 112,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,929 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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Y431 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 106,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y431 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y431 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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